The Da- and De- prefixes are French in origin — they mean "son of" — but have come to represent a now-faded trend in African American naming. Most Da and De names peaked in the 1990s, making them characteristically Millennial names. They were particularly popular among baby boys, and Deandre was the highest ranking of them all.
 
Along with Deandre, other Da and De names currently in the US Top 1000 include Demetrius, Damari, Dakari, and D’Angelo. At the height of their fashion, in the mid- ‘90s, Deshawn, Davonte, Demario, and Dequan were common as well.
 
Our list encompasses names that use Da and De (and D) as a singular syllable. Many of these names are modern interpretations of classic names, and others are combinations of stylish syllables.
 
Da and De names are no longer as hot as they used to be (they’re more likely to be worn by moms and dads!) but you may still find inspiration on this list. Search our collection of Da and De names for babies below.

Da & De Names

Dajuana

Dakara

Dakari

Dakaria

Dakira

Daleah

Daleesha

Dalena

Dalicia

Dalina

Dalise

Dalisha

Dalora

Damarcus

Damari

Damarius

Dameeka

Dameesha

Dametrius

Danacia

Daneeka

Da'nell

Dangelo

Darenda

D'arline

Dashawn

Dashawna

Dashay

Daveisha

Davesia

Daveta

Davonte

Deandra

Deandre

Deangelo

Dejana

Dejuan

Deleanna

Deleesha

Delinda

Delisa

Delois

Delondra

Delora

Demarco

Demari

Demario

Demarion

Demetra

Demetrius

Demika

Demitra

Demitrio

Denisha

Denita

Denysha

Deondray

Deonna

Deonte

Dequan

Deshad

Deshal

Deshan

Deshandra

Deshona

Devaughn

Devaun

Devee

Devona

Devontae

Dewanda

Dewayne

D'shay

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Baby names starting with Da and De, including African American names like Deandre, Davonte, and Deshawn (All Names)

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